Humankind has evolved over millions of years to survive in the earth's environment. Now we enter space. This program explores the characteristics of this new environment, its impact on people, and how we survive in it.

Documents the little known story of the first generation of Canadian space pioneers.
Archival footage is blended with contemporary interviews with scientists and engineers
who, in discussing those early days, reveal the enthusiasm and sense of adventure so
essential to the scientific spirit.

Offers a dazzling introduction to physics theory and experimentation, showing how
physicists are challenging our concepts of matter, space and time, featuring interviews
with some of the country's leading scientists.

Examines the remarkable scientific and medical developments made possible by the
discovery of the genetic code--including asexual human reproduction, genetic surgery and
cloning--and the moral implications of genetic engineering.

While plants are essential for food, fuel, clothing and shelter, they also hold the key to
probably the greatest challenge of our times-to feed a global population which will peak
in the next twenty years.

Inside the incredibly complex immunization systems of our bodies the battle against disease is never-ending. Medical science has helped by creating vaccines against the plague, smallpox, typhoid, polio, and other scourges—only to be overtaken by cancer and heart disease.